Second-Half Defense: After surrendering 24 first-half points, Clemson’s defense locked in, allowing just three points outside of a late fumble touchdown. Swinney praised his unit for “competing their butts off.”
Total Offense: The Tigers posted over 500 yards, spreading the ball to nine receivers. Cade Klubnik threw for 363 yards and three scores, while Adam Randall added 227 all-purpose yards.
The Bad
Missed Opportunities: A drop that could’ve set up a field goal. A missed deep touchdown to T.J. Moore. A failed fourth-down where Swinney said Klubnik “might score” if the execution was cleaner. Clemson had its chances but never finished.